Wood Carved Fragments
Antique 18th Century and Earlier French Trumeau Mirrors
Wood, Glass
Antique 18th Century Italian Rococo Mounted Objects
Rock Crystal, Quartz
21st Century and Contemporary French Bohemian Natural Specimens
Coral, Garnet, Quartz, Marble, Bronze
Antique 17th Century Italian Rococo Mounted Objects
Copper
Antique Early 19th Century French Empire Figurative Sculptures
Wood
Antique 17th Century Italian Rococo Mounted Objects
Rock Crystal, Agate, Coral
Antique 18th Century American Rococo Mounted Objects
Wood
Antique Late 18th Century French Tapestries
Textile, Tapestry, Wood
Antique 18th Century Italian Baroque Figurative Sculptures
Wood
Antique 18th Century Italian Table Lamps
Giltwood, Linen
Antique 18th Century Italian Rococo Wall-mounted Sculptures
Canvas, Paint, Gesso, Plaster, Wood
Antique 17th Century Italian Rococo Mounted Objects
Rock Crystal, Amethyst, Coral, Quartz, Metal
Antique 18th Century Italian Rococo Decorative Art
Rock Crystal
Antique 18th Century Italian Rococo Mounted Objects
Rock Crystal
Antique 19th Century Italian Table Lamps
Wood
Antique 18th Century Italian Modern Natural Specimens
Rock Crystal
Antique 17th Century Italian Baroque Mounted Objects
Rock Crystal
Antique 18th Century Italian Rococo Natural Specimens
Amethyst, Gold Leaf
Antique 18th Century Italian Modern Natural Specimens
Wood
Antique 19th Century French Table Lamps
Giltwood, Wood
Antique 18th Century Italian Rococo Decorative Art
Quartz, Rock Crystal, Gold Leaf
Antique 17th Century Italian Rococo Mounted Objects
Rock Crystal, Agate, Coral
Antique 18th Century Italian Rococo Decorative Art
Lava, Metal, Gold Leaf
Antique 19th Century French Table Lamps
Marble
Late 20th Century Peruvian Tribal Decorative Boxes
Silver
Antique 18th Century Italian Rococo Natural Specimens
Amethyst, Gold Leaf
Antique 17th Century Italian Baroque Mounted Objects
Coral
Antique 18th Century Italian Rococo Animal Sculptures
Agate, Gold Leaf
Antique 18th Century Italian Wall Lights and Sconces
Wood
Antique 18th Century Italian Rococo Abstract Sculptures
Agate, Coral
Antique 17th Century Italian Rococo Mounted Objects
Rock Crystal
Antique 1890s French Gothic Revival Table Lamps
Wood
Antique 18th Century Italian Rococo Wall-mounted Sculptures
Gold Leaf
Antique 17th Century Italian Rococo Mounted Objects
Rock Crystal, Quartz
21st Century and Contemporary Moroccan Modern Natural Specimens
Rock Crystal
Antique 18th Century Italian Organic Modern Natural Specimens
Rock Crystal, Crystal, Gold Leaf
Antique 18th Century Italian Rococo Mounted Objects
Coral
Antique 18th Century Italian Rococo Table Lamps
Metal, Wire, Silver Leaf
Antique 19th Century Italian Urns
Wood
Antique 18th Century Italian Rococo Animal Sculptures
Agate, Gold Leaf
Antique 19th Century Italian Table Lamps
Iron
Antique 19th Century Italian Neoclassical Mounted Objects
Coral, Gold Leaf
Antique 19th Century Italian Wall Lights and Sconces
Wood
Antique 18th Century Italian Rococo Mounted Objects
Rock Crystal
Antique 18th Century Italian Rococo Natural Specimens
Rock Crystal, Gold Leaf
Early 20th Century Italian Table Lamps
Gold Leaf
Antique 18th Century Italian Rococo Decorative Art
Lava, Metal, Gold Leaf
Antique Early 18th Century Spanish Table Lamps
2010s French French Provincial Chandeliers and Pendants
Wrought Iron, Tôle
Antique 19th Century Italian Sculptures
Gold
Early 20th Century Italian Baroque Table Lamps
Wood
Antique 18th Century and Earlier Architectural Elements
Wood
Antique Mid-19th Century French Benches
20th Century Italian Baroque Table Lamps
Parchment Paper, Wood
Antique 18th Century and Earlier Table Lamps
Gold
Antique 18th Century French Baroque Mounted Objects
Wood
Antique 19th Century French French Provincial Architectural Elements
Walnut
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- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022There are many methods and types of wood carving, including chip, relief, Scandinavian flat-plane, lovespoon, whittling and florentine. Each type uses different tools and can create decorative carvings on both display pieces and furniture. Browse a wide range of carved wood pieces on 1stDibs.
- What is Japanese wood carving?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022Japanese wood carving is an art form in which artists produce intricate figurines and other objects by cutting and shaping blocks of zelkova, camphor or paulownia wood. In Japanese, the artwork is known as inami. Find a selection of Japanese wood carvings on 1stDibs.
- What is Chinese wood carving?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022A Chinese wood carving is a decorative object carved by hand by Chinese artisans out of local wood, such as nanmu, zitan, bomu or yinxing. This form of sculpture is sometimes called mudiao. On 1stDibs, find a range of Chinese wood carvings.
- What is a Paete wood carving?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertMay 5, 2023A Paete wood carving is a decorative wooden object produced by artisans in Paete, Philippines. In 2005, the village was officially dubbed the Woodcarving Capital of the Philippines due to the intricate sculptures and statues produced there. Shop a variety of wood art from some of the world’s top galleries on 1stDibs.
- What is Jepara wood carving?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022Jepara wood carving is the intricate wood carving art that comes from the city of Jepara in Indonesia. Artisans typically work with teak wood to create beautiful carved detail and scenes in a piece of furniture. Shop a collection of Jepara wood carvings on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertNovember 4, 2024To identify wood carvings, get a magnifying glass and inspect your items. Some artisans marked their carvings with symbols or signed them. Researching any markings found on your carving may allow you to identify the maker who produced it and potentially learn more about the piece from there. If you're unable to find a maker's mark, the best approach is likely to use the services of a certified appraiser or other knowledgeable expert. On 1stDibs, explore a selection of wood carvings.
- 1stDibs ExpertOctober 19, 2021The difference between carving and sculpture is that carving is a carved object, whereas sculpture is the art of shaping figures or designs — because sculpture can involve adding material (i.e., working with plaster, creating a mold to be cast in bronze), it is considered “additive” versus the “subtractive” act of carving.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022In Bali, many different types of woods are used for carving. Some examples include albesia, crocodile wood, rain tree, hibiscus, jackfruit, teak, mahogany and sandalwood. On 1stDibs, you can shop a range of Balinese wood art, furniture and decorative objects.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022Antique carved wood can be identified by how it is made. Antique carvings were done by hand, so nicks and cuts will indicate carvings completed with a plane or knife. In addition, hand-carved wood will not be uniform or have perfect symmetry. Always works with a certified appraiser to determine the exact date and value of an item. Find a variety of antique carved wood furniture and decor on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertJune 15, 2023To tell if wood is hand-carved, first look for small marks in the wood that indicate hand tools were used to cut and shape the material. Hand-carved pieces may also have small irregularities, particularly along curved areas. However, it may be very difficult to tell the difference between machine-worked and hand-carved pieces in some cases. On 1stDibs, shop a range of wood furniture and decorative objects.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022In Bali, Indonesia, Jackfruit is considered the best wood when it comes to carving. Jackfruit is a medium hardwood, resistant to termite attacks and is easy to polish. You’ll find a variety of Indonesian carvings from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertMarch 31, 2023What wood is used for African wood carvings varies. Iroko, mahogany and ebony are frequently chosen materials, but artisans may choose to work with whatever wood is available in their local areas. Shop a variety of African wood art from some of the world's top galleries on 1stDibs.
- What is carved wood art called?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertMarch 3, 2023What carved wood art is called depends on the type of piece. Three-dimensional pieces created by hand-carving wood are whittlings, while carvings into a flat piece of wood are reliefs. Shop a collection of wood art from some of the world's top galleries on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022Carved African wood figurines were typically spiritual in nature and were primarily in human form. The wood figurines were carved using ebony, teak, mahogany and iron wood. On 1stDibs, find a collection of authentic African wood figurines from some of the world’s top sellers.








